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Last updated: 24 Apr 2021

New Zealand Travel Blog 

New Zealand is the adventure capital of the world, where most people blow their budget on a wide range of exciting activities, from bungy jumping to skydiving to white-water rafting.

There are a million activities to choose from: you can skydive basically anywhere; Queenstown is home to Shotover jets (rocket-like boats that zip on shallow rivers), ziplines, and bungy jumps; and there’s caving, zorbing, transalpine hiking, paragliding, and so much more. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in New Zealand.

Chill Out in Christchurch

Though severely damaged by earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 (over 185 people were killed and 3,000 buildings were damaged), Christchurch has rebounded and evolved into a brand-new city. The old Christchurch felt really stale to me but this new one is really on the up. It has a new-found sense of hope and vibrancy, funky bars, more markets, new restaurants, shops, and exhibits. Locals are really using this chance to make a better Christchurch. It’s a brand new day for the city and I love where it is going.

If you’ll be there for a few days, be sure to check out Canterbury Museum, which has a detailed replica of the city during the Victorian era; and Quake City, an interactive museum dedicated to the 2010-11 earthquakes. Don’t miss riding the gondola into the nearby hills for a sweeping view of the city as well!

 Glacier Trekking on Fox and Franz Josef

Located on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island are the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers, probably the most famous of the country’s many glaciers. Hiking the glaciers here lives up to the hype and is an unforgettable experience.

Extreme Sport

New Zealand is the adventure capital of the world, where most people blow their budget on a wide range of exciting activities, from bungy jumping to skydiving to white-water rafting.

Wellington

It has a popping nightlife, tons of art galleries and cafés,  a beautiful harbor (that is best seen from Mount Victoria, which overlooks the entire city), and is easily walkable. Be sure to hit some of the museums like the Museum of Wellington, Te Papa, and the Great War Exhibition

Glow Worms

Definitely one of the coolest things I did while in New Zealand , the Waitomo glow worm cave is hyped and touristy but still amazing. You walk or abseil down into darkness and float down the (very cold) river while staring up at caverns covered in “lights.” It’s like looking at the stars — but (spoiler alert) they are actually gnats that glow due to a chemical reaction as they attract food.

Famous food

Hangi, Crayfish, Kina, Kiwi Burger, Taffas, Pavlova, Whitebait Fritters, Manuka Honey, Kumara, Manuka Honey, Kumara, Honey Pokey, Ice Cream, Pava.